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When Graeme & the ‘Gone Fishing TV crew’ come north it is always great fun. However the challenge of catching fish for people from all around the world is equally as exciting. I look forward to showing you some great New Zealand fishing, please call me for any questions.

Fast, Safe & Not too big!

Good reliable fishing requires speed, flexibility, a big live bait tank, but not too big a vessel. Kingfish, big snapper are often caught up close to the rocks. Bucko has chosen a specialist boat for this reason!

Conditions

all departures are subject to numbers, sea & weather conditions

clean on-board toilet

small personal groups - we have fun!

all rods, tackle, bait etc supplied free

fresh fish for dinner almost guaranteed

beginners, children: we cater for all experience levels

We support sustainable fishing & encourage customers to take photos & release their catch.

Captain Bucko & Captain Bucko Junior

NZ Maritime Registered & Skippered

Finally, the fish I've been trying to catch for years."

Televison ‘Gone Fishing’ Presenter

Choosing the right skipper & vessel is always the key to a successful fishing expedition. When filming the beautiful Bay of Islands we regularly fish with ‘Captain Bucko’, he has 25yrs of tourism and commercial fishing experience, is a great host & is passionate about pleasing his customers.